Splendid Wood
Yves Saint Laurent2014
Side by side
Splendid Wood vs. Noir de Noir
Is Splendid Wood better than Noir de Noir?
Splendid Wood peaks in fall, while Noir de Noir belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Agarwood (oud)
woodywarm spicyoudrosebalsamicearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Splendid Wood and Noir de Noir?
| Splendid Wood | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne, Amandine Clerc-Marie | Harry Frémont, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Splendid Wood and Noir de Noir smell?
Splendid Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Smoky
Rose
Amber
Balsamic
Noir de Noir
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Splendid Wood and Noir de Noir share?
Top
IncenseCardamom
Saffron
Heart
Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
Black RoseBlack TruffleTruffleFloral Notes
Base
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)VanillaOakmossMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine Sambac
Black RoseFloral Notes
Woody Notes
Agarwood (oud)Cedar
Agarwood (Oud)
Oriental Notes
Oriental Woodsy Notes
Vanilla
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Splendid Wood and Noir de Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Splendid Wood or Noir de Noir?
| Splendid Wood | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Splendid Wood and Noir de Noir?
Splendid Wood does not whisper. The opening hits hard, the drydown lingers for an entire workday, and the oud in the base is not for the faint of heart. This is a statement.Splendid Wood
Noir de Noir leans harder into earth than into sweetness. The black rose is beautiful, but the truffle and oud make it feel nocturnal rather than romantic.Noir de Noir
The hunt
Where to buy Splendid Wood and Noir de Noir
| Splendid Wood | Noir de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $300.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $445.00ecosmetics |
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